The album features a glittering roster of guest stars including Rihanna, Lil Wayne, Andre 3000, Nicki Minaj and Stevie Wonder. There are more than a few songs on the album that sound like they could be hits, beyond the already-released song “Headlines.”

Drake, who was once a cast member on the teen show “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” uses his acting talents to great effect on this album, injecting some of his raps with the kind of emotion some other rappers can’t match. He’s also to slip into a range of roles, from the slighted rapper, annoyed that his critics seem to be denying him his just due (“Jealousy is just hate and love at the same time,” he raps), to the romantic stud, unafraid to bare his feelings for the ladies (“You and the music were the only things that I commit to”).

But Drake’s collaborations are the star of this release. The title track (featuring Rihanna) and “Make Me Proud” (featuring Nicki Minaj) are the kind of hip-hop tracks that are hard to dislike even by those who don’t like hip-hop.

You can listen to “Take Care” below. What did you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments.

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